Rhea County Parks and Recreation

06/05/2026

Tonight kicks off the Nokian Tires Summer Nights Music Festival. Come out to the historic Rhea County Courthouse every Friday evening in June. We look forward to seeing you and as always, enjoy your recreation!

06/01/2026

!!Mark your calendars!!

Rhea Springs Park and Campground will be closed to the public Sunday, June 7th at 7:00pm for scheduled maintenance and will reopen Monday, June 8th at 6:00pm. We typically close for less that 24 hours once a month to keep the park in its best condition. Thank you and enjoy your recreation!

05/04/2026

The time has come! The official opening of Rhea Springs Park and Campground will be Friday, May, 15th at noon. We anticipate a great camping season and look forward to seeing everyone again. Below is the official list of park and campground rules.

Welcome to Rhea Springs Park and Campground

Day Use Hours 8:00am - 8:00pm
Quite Time 10:00pm - 6:00am

Cash Only, No Change
Rhea County Resident: $10/night
Out of County Residents: $22/night

* Speed Limit is 5 MPH in and out of park.
* All Campsites have picnic tables.
* Table numbers 25, 27, 29, and 30 are for day use only, they are not campsites.
* Campsites are first come, first served.
* No generators on the island side of the park/campground.
* NO Glass Bottles.
* NO FIREWORKS of any kind allowed inside the park.
* No swimming, diving, or jumping from the fishing pier.
* NO clothesline.
* No ropes or straps tied to trees.
* No digging holes! Use firepits provided at campsites.
* No moving rocks from shoreline in and around the campground.
* All campfire wood must be less than 36 inches in length.
* No pallets or burning pallets in campground.
* No moving from one campsite to another.
* No parking on roadways or pavement.
* No children under the age of 16 may be left without a legal guardian.
* All pets must always be on a leash. AT ALL TIMES, NO EXCEPTIONS!
* No aggressive animals allowed.
* Animals must not be left unattended.
* You must clean up after your pet.
* No washing dishes or clothes in the restrooms.
* No smoking in or around the restrooms.
* Do not allow children to play in the restrooms.
* Please turn off water in sinks and showers.
* Please flush toilets by pressing the black button.
* Please do not put paper towels or napkins in the toilet.
* 14 Day camping time per visit.
* Quiet time is between 10:00pm and 6:00am.
* No campers or RV's on island
* No generators after 10:00PM

Please help us keep Rhea Springs a clean and family safe place.

Note: All campers must register with Park Management.

Come enjoy our beautiful park and campground at 1600 Rhea Springs Rd. Spring City, TN 37381 and enjoy your recreation!

10/08/2025

After a wonderful season it’s finally time to close Rhea Springs Park and Campground. On Monday, October 13th at 7:00pm we will lock the gates until next year. Thanks to everyone who came out and as always, enjoy your recreation!

08/19/2025

!!Mark your calendars!!

Rhea Springs Park and Campground will be closed to the public Sunday, August 24th at 7:00pm for scheduled maintenance and will reopen Monday, August 25th at 6:00pm. We typically close for less that 24 hours once a month to keep the park in its best condition. Thank you and enjoy your recreation!

07/28/2025

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Rhea Springs Park and Campground will be closed to the public Sunday, August 3rd at 7:00pm for scheduled maintenance and will reopen Monday, August 4th at 6:00pm. We typically close for less that 24 hours once a month to keep the park in its best condition. Thank you and enjoy your recreation!

07/08/2025

!!Mark your calendars!!

Rhea Springs Park and Campground will be closed to the public Sunday, July 13th at 7:00pm for scheduled maintenance and will reopen Monday, July 14th at 6:00pm. We typically close for less that 24 hours once a month to keep the park in its best condition. Thank you and enjoy your recreation!

07/04/2025

06/16/2025

The crew putting in a new monument in at the Rhea County Courthouse.

Ready to Celebrate

Rhea County took another step toward the July Scopes Trial Centennial celebration this past week as workers installed a marker designating a memorial tree on the courthouse lawn.

Pictured from left are Leon Locke, Ricky Parker and Corey Bardin, who placed the marker at the base of a sugar maple which will be dedicated July 19, as part of the Scopes Trial Play & Festivities.

Descendants of individual who played a role in the 1925 trial will be on hand and will share family stories about the case.

With the cooperation of County Executive Jim Vincent and his staff, the Rhea Heritage Preservation Foundation purchased the tree and stone as part of its contribution to the centennial and this year’s festivities.

More information about the centennial program, and a link to purchase tickets to various events are available at www.scopes100.com and www.rheaheritage.com/scopes-trial-play/ .

06/10/2025

!!Mark your calendars!!

Rhea Springs Park and Campground will be closed to the public Sunday, June 22nd at 7:00pm for scheduled maintenance and will reopen Monday, June 23rd at 6:00pm. We typically close for less that 24 hours once a month to keep the park in its best condition. Thank you and enjoy your recreation!